Black-winged Lovebird

About the Black-winged Lovebird

Also known as: Abyssinian Lovebird

The Black-winged Lovebird is a small species of parrot native to eastern Africa where it lives at higher elevations. They eat seeds and fruits. The Black-winged Lovebird is the largest species of lovebird.

Both the male and female Black-winged Lovebirds are dark green, but only the male has a red forehead. These birds are also known as Abyssinian Lovebirds.

The conservation status for this species is Least Concern. Abyssinian Lovebirds are not overly popular in aviculture.